Alipcool CF35 - Alternative To Higher Cost Overlanding Fridges

[@user-McGiver]

it's Friday here too [Oz] I just got mine, [400Au$] first test empty from 20C to 3C in 3 min... still a good purchase after so many years, price and size were the reason I bought it too... it won't ever need to move from its place in my vehicle... all good, thnx for the vid

[@GoldenFleas]

Yeah it’s a solid performer for the price/size

[@earnieb5318]

I've a 37qt....Works Great,!!! Very satisfied!....I REALLY LIKE the handles and top!...like the LED light...like the chain that keeps the top from flipping back too far....like the reinforced corners....very tough...like the way the compressor is vented thru 3 different sides...Really like the bluetoop app.....like the overall physical size....not too big nor small....IDEAL UNIT FOR ME!!!

[@GoldenFleas]

I agree, perfect for me also. Thanks for your input, much appreciated!

[@richyrees2770]

Good video, I have the 40ltr and it's metal on the sides, mine is never off in my camper had it 1 year been perfect, its that good I bought another one for another camper build

[@GoldenFleas]

Agree, going on 4 years and it’s been an excellent affordable option

[@DavesArchives]

nice, man! This is exactly the type of configuration I've been wanting on my 4runner. I'm a bit paranoid about break-ins and not being able to conceal the fridge and a battery under the cargo cover with the larger ARB and Dometic offerings is just begging to have my car broken into. I think this will work great - thanks for the review~!! (Also, the other offerings are way too expensive...)

[@GoldenFleas]

Daves Archives that’s exactly why I chose this. I wanted to be able to conceal. And the price isn’t bad to give it a shot!

[@moobaz8675]

That was useful. I was looking at a Dometic CF35 but think I'll take a punt on this. Hope its lasted well for you.

[@GoldenFleas]

It’s still kicking and working like the day I bought it. Recently upgraded…video forthcoming.

[@mizpappas]

building a kitchen in my van, ordering this, thank you !

[@GoldenFleas]

Great! I’m glad you liked it. Use my affiliate link in the description if you do buy, it’ll greatly help me out! Let me know how it works out for you!

[@F1SH_SAUCE]

@@GoldenFleas were you paid or given this product to review? You seem to have A LOTof product reviews on your KZbin page.... Did you buy this yourself?

[@GoldenFleas]

@@F1SH_SAUCE nope, bought this and almost all of the other items out of pocket. It’s a review channel for stuff I like. I get the occasional items in exchange for objective reviews on like some of the bluffworks videos but that’s it.

[@livinglifemyway7349]

I was recommending this cf35 Alpicool fridge but now after 2 yrs of use it now does not cool, Only a small part of the inside area has frost and I was told it most likely has a restriction. So I hope Alpi Cool sees this and will help me out.

[@GoldenFleas]

Mine is still running strong, hopefully you get it sorted out!

[@intuitivebreach8969]

Does it have a freezing option?

[@GoldenFleas]

I believe so. Might have to do some reading lm not entirely sure. I’ve had it down to 38degrees as a fridge.

[@antwayanowens5529]

Just trying to validate my soon PURCHASE so If I decide to buy this I shud plug it in a wall outlet 1st to get it down to my desired temp then I cus be a happy camper nice video dude

[@GoldenFleas]

I just do it as prep before I head out to camp. You don’t have to do it. Just makes it already cold when I put it in the vehicle

[@StokedExplorer]

cant decide what size to get. I think I could get away with the 38quart but the 53 quart is only 4 inches taller. Usually solo and my dog for up to 5 days mostly but I occasionally take longer trips and an extra human to feed. Ive been using what I think is a 48 quart cooler but I use ice blocks and figure the 38quart fridge could do but I do sometimes store drinks outside of that cooler because they cant fit. Curious on your input

[@GoldenFleas]

I needed a fridge that fit under my cargo cover for security purposes that why I went this route. It’s perfect for me for a 3-4 day trip. If I didn’t have the security requirement I would have probably went slightly bigger. Just evaluate your requirements

[@jeffmcrobbie5015]

Will it fit a gallon jug of milk or water

[@GoldenFleas]

Yes

[@BellefontePerson]

At the 10:20 mark I tried to wipe a smudge off of the center of my phone. It wouldn't come off. Then I realized it was the texture of the wall behind you and not a smudge on my screen.

[@GoldenFleas]

🤣

[@SailingSarah]

Good thing you didn't bust out the hammer :-)

[@TomBedlammusic]

Question incase anyone knows: the temperature on mine recently is stuck on 40°c so it just stays on all the time and ends up freezing everything. Anyone know how to fix this? I'm guessing it's a temp sensor fault of some kind

[@GoldenFleas]

Not sure off hand, you’ll probably need to reach out to alpicool

[@inoahmann7542]

Eco mode enables variable speed on the compressor. It will slow down and speed up as load changes. I work on refrigeration equipment on a daily basis. The only big issue with these fridges is the refrigerant they use. They use r134a so their performance at low temperatures can be poor. Getting from 80⁰f to 40⁰f is nice and fast but getting from -4 to -10 will take a long time.

[@GoldenFleas]

Oh wow, thank you for your expert feedback. I appreciate that!

[@inoahmann7542]

@@GoldenFleas I would hardly consider myself an expert, I still have a lot to learn, lol. I actually have one of these fridges and it is fantastic. After some adjustments to the hidden settings menu it can maintain -14⁰f but it won't go any lower without some modification.

[@earnieb5318]

My control only goes to -4f not -10....but has no prob moving to -4f with loaded with room temp " stuff" ....takes very reasonable time to get cold and /or freeze....WORKS GREAT! Very satisfied

[@inoahmann7542]

@@earnieb5318 you can change the minimum temperature in the hidden settings menu

[@earnieb5318]

@@inoahmann7542 well, can't see a need to go to -10 anyway....more than enough for me as is....a GREAT little unit.

[@joannestapleton1628]

Would you say it's a quite fridge?

[@GoldenFleas]

Mine is

[@gregorypeterman6216]

I got the Alpicool 32 qt. With up top compressor, has wheels and handle. $224, new 5 months ago on eBay, eBay always cheaper than amazon

[@practicalguy973]

Be careful on both Amazon and Ebay. There are many fakes, refurbish and exchanged/used ones sold as new. I'm not talking specifically about Aplicool, just any purchase in general. I got 2 brand new products from Amazon this year. One was a CPU cooler and another a flashlight that were new shipped and sold by Amazon and opened and used items! Ebay I got fake dollar store headphones that had Sony branding fake printed on them.

[@ojbarberena7090]

can you give us a long term reliability review?

[@GoldenFleas]

There’s another video on my channel with an update. No issues so far 🤷‍♂️

[@ojbarberena7090]

@@GoldenFleas I can't find it.

[@GoldenFleas]

Mate X eBike & Alpicool CF35 12v Fridge Update....And A Little Bit of Camping :)

[@smaarch1]

I bought a Apipcool C15 for my sailboat. Since it is winter it has been sitting here for 2 months. What i can say is it looks like the 35 is the same unit with volume added above the exterior seam. It runs at 50watts and once it is cool (with a thermal load) it cycles for 6 minutes on and about 20 - 25 minutes off set at 28 degrees F. I am anticipating it using less than 25 amps a day Based on this, I'm confident I can run it 24/7 with a 100w solar panel and the deep cycle batteries i have aboard (225 AH) This is a game changer for me and my sailing. Enjoy it and thanks for the video

[@GoldenFleas]

Nice! Thanks for that feedback!

[@nedxell6017]

Don't forget that you are running as on mains power. That is why you are getting 5 Watts when it's not running. On 12 volts it will run more efficiently on goal zero.

[@rottsrpeople2445]

Mine lasted 1 year and 10 months running 24/7 in Arizona temps.

[@GoldenFleas]

Wow, did you put in anything with the warranty? What were the details of the conditions? Inside vehicle/exposed to elements? What failed specifically, compressor? Good feedback, much appreciated.

[@rottsrpeople2445]

@@GoldenFleas Sorry meant to say 1 year and 10 months. It was in the box of my truck under a box topper. Didn't get the extended warranty so it was out of warranty by 10 months. Worked GREAT the whole time.

[@eckankar7756]

The Amazon reviews keep mentioning the latch breaking and no longer keeping the lid tight, anyone else having this trouble?

[@GoldenFleas]

I haven’t had that issue at all. Latch still going strong. I just am careful not to be rough with it 🤷‍♂️

[@MrBojangles-mk2sy]

Anyone use the app for this? I can't seem to get mine to connect

[@GoldenFleas]

I’m sorry, to my knowledge there isn’t an app for this fridge

[@earnieb5318]

Yep...use the Android app...works just fine...connects/disconnects as it should...no problems

[@practicalguy973]

These seem like great fridges. When you got yours did the box have LG checked off on the side? They are sold with China or LG compressors depending on stock ordered. I know everything comes from China and that is a problem that has come into view since the pandemic started. I want the LG version!

[@GoldenFleas]

Oh man! The box is long since gone and I didn’t see which one it was!

[@randyc9656]

Just bought this on your link , thanks for the great review, are you still liking yours

[@GoldenFleas]

Definitely it works very well and has held up great. Thanks for using the link, MUCH appreciated!

[@curtis7428]

any issues with it yet?

[@curtis7428]

you should do a six month review

[@GoldenFleas]

Not a single problem. Yeah, I may do one on a warm trip I have planned in May

[@Crespofutbol]

Golden Fleas does your fridge turn off when your yeti gets to 50%. I hear the fridge turns off.

[@mmqqq8246]

Can this fit in the trunk of a honda accord coupe?

[@GoldenFleas]

I can’t answer that. If I had to guess you could turn it sideways and put it in but you’d still need a power source in the trunk

[@TeslaOverland]

Nice video. Looking at this one.

[@GoldenFleas]

It’s worked out well so far!

[@marksandland208]

The only guy to say beverages more than Sheldon Cooper🤣😂🤣

[@GoldenFleas]

🤣

[@MarcillaSmith]

Talking about that lean right out the gate!

[@GoldenFleas]

Well 🤷‍♂️

[@MarcillaSmith]

@@GoldenFleas Thanks for the vid, BTW. I'm currently considering the T60 dual zone for my HiHY EDIT: do you have an affiliate link for that model?

[@kenjuicekrajewski9577]

Looks great and just like what I need for my cabin. Any kind of warranty in the paperwork????

[@GoldenFleas]

Hmmm, not sure on the warranty but you can check their website

[@TheRamsay1991]

What’s this power bank you have?

[@GoldenFleas]

It’s a goal zero yeti 1000, they don’t make it anymore though

[@tumbleweed9026]

Great vid. You demo it with a regular power plug. Does it come with a cigarette lighter plug?

[@GoldenFleas]

Yes, comes with both. I use the 12v in my vehicle

[@tumbleweed9026]

I figured so thanks. Good vid 👍

[@leo2casper]

Well done, thanks

[@SailingSarah]

How's the cooler doing?

[@GoldenFleas]

Awesome. No issues after about a year

[@SailingSarah]

@@GoldenFleas thank you for the reply. I'm considering there 48qt version

[@skipsamples2647]

I appreciate your review as I am looking to get an Alpicool. Do you think the handle is sturdy enough to use as a tight down point? Plan is to get a micro trailer and would need to tight down onto a slide to pull out. Also, can you change the configuration of the lid? Thanks,

[@GoldenFleas]

I have I bungied down by the handles in the back of my 4Runner. Haven’t had an issue yet.

[@gregorypeterman6216]

What did you pay for it?

[@GoldenFleas]

I think I paid around $260 at the time. Amazon Prime is the best!

[@PeterPan-fv9du]

hi, we're a professional manufacturer producing car refrigerators, ice makers etc., do you interest to try them? Really hope we can talk and we will not let you down, thank you.

[@GoldenFleas]

Sure, send me a message, let’s see what you have

[@stoneyswolf]

Why does nobody test these properly? Even a house fridge says let it run for 8 hours before using I'd like to see one of these run overnight 24 hrs whatever it takes to chill the contents then see what the actual temperature of the contents are. For instance milk needs to be cold to stay fresh. Some models tested with frozen foods would be nice. Also some models have duel zone fridge and freezer so an extended test would be more informative.

[@GoldenFleas]

Before I actually use this I let it run in the house for a few hours to get to temperature. This was just an unboxing walkthrough. This is not a dual zone. Again, look at the price point.

[@gregorypeterman6216]

It only takes 20 minutes for it to get ice cold. 6 hours for a big block of ice.

[@betilife]

If you like this brand of refrigerator, you can go to the official to buy and introduce: www.alpicool.cc/products/alpicool-cf35-45-55l-car-truck-fridge-or-dormitory-freezer

[@GoldenFleas]

Awesome! I’ve been super happy with my Alpicool!

[@grahambutler5025]

This is more about you than about the product. It’d be more helpful if you’d prepped better.

[@GoldenFleas]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@apollocidconcepcion37]

So you know it also has bluetooth built in it. 👍

[@GoldenFleas]

I did not know that. How do you access the function?

[@apollocidconcepcion37]

Sorry for the late reply. Just go to Google/ Apple store and download "car fridge freezer app" and that's it. If you notice there is a bluetooth symbol on the left top portion of the screen when you turn ON the fridge. Hope this helps. 🤠

[@alphamaletony8899]

Last 5 yrs

[@GoldenFleas]

Yep, still running strong. Upgraded to the Anker EverFrost recently. So have both..

[@skullparty7638]

I just bought the cf35 on amazon. I hope the reviews are just picky people lol.

[@GoldenFleas]

I’m still using mine with zero issues 🤷‍♂️

[@willemvanvliet3493]

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[@GoldenFleas]

🤣